HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – In their first Huntsville performance, Manchester Orchestra caught a small but enthusiastic crowd between the rock and a funny place Friday night at Big Spring Jam. The band blended a selection of songs from their three studio albums, including the recently-released “Simple Math,” along with some humor from lead singer Andy Hull.

Early in the performance, Hull joked “For those who don’t know us, we’re Zach Galifianakis and the four Galifianakises.” Hull has a full curly head of hair and beard and, some may argue, bears more than a passing resemblance to The Hangover star. He also performed “50 Cent,” a humorous take on a make-believe encounter with the famous rapper.

The biggest cheers of the night came after songs from “Simple Math,” such as “Pale Black Eye” and the album’s title track. A very vocal group in the back of the crowd cried out for the band to play “The River,” after every single song. But they never got their wish. Instead, Hull ended the performance with an acapella cover of “Turn Out The Lights.” He then dropped the mic and walked off stage, leaving the crowd shouting for more.